Category: SOUTH JERSEY

NIAAA Study: Alcohol-related deaths increasing in the United States

An analysis of U.S. death certificate data by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National

Institutes of Health, found that nearly 1 million people died from alcohol-related causes between 1999 and 2017. The number of death certificates mentioning alcohol more than doubled from 35,914 in 1999 to 72,558 in 2017, the year in which alcohol played a role in 2.6% of all deaths in the United States. The increase in alcohol-related deaths is consistent with reports of increases in alcohol consumption and alcohol-involved emergency department visits and hospitalizations during the same period. The new findings are reported online in the journal

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research

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“Alcohol is not a benign substance and there are many ways it can contribute to mortality,” said NIAAA Director Dr. George F. Koob. “The current findings suggest that alcohol-related deaths involving injuries, overdoses, and chronic diseases are increasing across a wide swath of the population. The report is a wakeup call to the growing threat alcohol poses to public health.”

In the new study, Aaron White, Ph.D., senior scientific advisor to the NIAAA director, and colleagues analyzed data from all U.S. death certificates filed from 1999 to 2017.  A death was identified as alcohol-related if an alcohol-induced cause was listed as the underlying cause or as a contributing cause of death.  The researchers found that, in 2017, nearly half of alcohol-related deaths resulted from liver disease (31%; 22,245) or overdoses on alcohol alone or with other drugs (18%; 12,954). People aged 45-74 had the highest rates of deaths related to alcohol, but the biggest increases over time were among people age 25-34. High rates among middle-aged adults are consistent with recent reports of increases in “deaths of despair,” generally defined as deaths related to overdoses, alcohol-associated liver cirrhosis, and suicides, primarily among non-Hispanic whites. However, the authors report that, by the end of the study period, alcohol-related deaths were increasing among people in almost all age and racial and ethnic group.

As with increases in alcohol consumption and related medical emergencies, rates of death involving alcohol increased more for women (85%) than men (35%) over the study period, further narrowing once large differences in alcohol use and harms between males and females. The findings come at a time of growing evidence that even one drink per day of alcohol can contribute to an increase in the risk of breast cancer for women. Women also appear to be at a greater risk than men for alcohol-related cardiovascular diseases, liver disease, alcohol use disorder, and other consequences.

“Alcohol is a growing women’s health issue,” said Dr. Koob. “The rapid increase in deaths involving alcohol among women is troubling and parallels the increases in alcohol consumption among women over the past few decades.”

The authors note that previous studies have shown that the role of alcohol in deaths is vastly underreported. Since the present study examined death certificates only, the actual number of alcohol-related deaths in 2017 may far exceed the 72,558 determined by the authors.

“Taken together,” said Dr. Koob, “the findings of this study and others suggests that alcohol-related harms are increasing at multiple levels – from ED visits and hospitalizations to deaths. We know that the contribution of alcohol often fails to make it onto death certificates. Better surveillance of alcohol involvement in mortality is essential in order to better understand and address the impact of alcohol on public health.”

About the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA):

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, is the primary U.S. agency for conducting and supporting research on the causes, consequences, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorder. NIAAA also disseminates research findings to general, professional, and academic audiences. Additional alcohol research information and publications are available at

www.niaaa.nih.gov

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About the National Institutes of Health (NIH):

NIH, the nation\’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit

www.nih.gov

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NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health

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Reference

Aaron White, PhD, I-Jen P. Castle, PhD, Ralph Hingson, ScD, Patricia Powell, PhD. Using death certificates to explore changes in alcohol-related mortality in the United States, 1999–2017

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.

Published online January 8, 2020.

Happenings and Events in Gloucester City and Surrounding Communities

The Neighbors United Designer Bag Bingo & Basket Auction

will be Saturday, February 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. at the Pine Grove Civic Association hall on Jersey Avenue, Gloucester City.

Bring family and friends for a great night out. Grab snacks and beverages. Complimentary desserts and coffee. Ice will be provided.

Tickets are $30 but are on sale for $25 through January 15. All bingo games will be regular bingo or four corners except for the two special games, which will be a pattern.

For information go to the Neighbors United Facebook page.

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The Borough of Westville would like to wish

residents a “Happy January,” and reminds everyone to register their pets.

Dog and cat registrations can be done at Borough Hall during working hours-Monday thru Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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The Gateway Regional High School Community

will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive Friday, January 10, from 3 to 8 p.m., at the Health Rooms, 775 Tanyard Road, Woodbury Heights.

To schedule an appointment call 800-733-2767.

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Gloucester City and St. Mary’s Parish have announced

that the fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be Sunday afternoon, March 1.

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The Borough of Bellmawr has announced

has announced that the new Florence Korostynski Memorial Dog Park is now open.

The park is located at Bergen Avenue and Market Street and has plenty of open space and exercise structures for dogs to run and play.

The park is named for the late Mrs. Florence Korostynski, who served the residents of Bellmawr in the tax office and volunteered her time in many capacities on several committees. The annual 4th of July Baby Parade was created by Florence and was her most adoring commitment.

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The Gloucester City Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast

will be Saturday, January 18, at 9 a.m. in Elizabeth’s Ballroom.

There will be a full, hot buffet breakfast, an ecumenical Prayer Service and Mayor Dan Spencer’s “State of the City” address.

Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at any church in town or by calling the mayor’s office at 856-456-0079. All are welcome to attend.

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Gloucester Catholic High School

is gearing up for its 16th annual Maroon & Golds Basket Auction, which is slated for April 30. The fundraiser solely benefits GCHS students.

The auction success depends on the support of the school community and no gift or contribution is too small. All donations are asked to be made by the end of January.

Donations can be mailed to Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School, ℅ Heather Mondel, 33 Ridgeway Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Donations can be made through Sign Up Genius at www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48AAA828A4F58-gloucester1.

To make a donation or for more information, reach out to Heather Mondel at

heathermondel@yahoo.com

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Mt. Ephraim Borough has a contingent of dedicated volunteers

working to trap, neuter/spay and return feral cats. They can always use more help. For animal lovers who would like to get involved – call the borough at 856-931-1546 and ask for Terry or email

boroclerk@mountephraim-nj.com

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The TNR program is also in need of food and monetary donations, which can be dropped off at Borough Hall, 121 S. Black Horse Pike.

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Sanctuary choirs “makes” exciting sound

at the Gloucester City First Baptist Church, Sussex and Monmouth streets, Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Come and hear this beautiful music. Always welcoming new choir members. For information call 456-8526.

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The Gloucester City High School Class of 1965

will hold its 55th year reunion at The Kove in Audubon on Saturday, April 25. The cost will be $50 per person, including a buffet dinner and entertainment, and a cash bar will be available. A meet and greet will be held at The Tap Room in Haddon Township on Friday, April 24. Discounted rooms have been made available for Friday and/or Saturday night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill. For details please contact Frank Carrick at

fcarrick@comcast.net

or 856-241-9483,

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The VFW Post 9563 Hall

at 52 Essex Ave., Bellmawr, offers rentals for up to 120 people. It is ideal for weddings, birthday parties, showers, etc.

Call Jeff at 609-313-3135 or the post at 856-931-9724.

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The American Legion Post 72 Hall,

9 Railroad Avenue, Brooklawn, is available to rent for weddings, showers, birthday parties, etc. Call the post at 856-456-9847.

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The VFW Post 8714 Hall,

70 11th Street Avenue, Glendora is available to rent for weddings, birthday parties, etc. Call Bob Barker at 856-534-9381.

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Marion A. Fulginiti, of Cherry Hill, age 95

Cherry Hill – Surrounded, cared and loved by her devoted family, (nee Lomanno) Age 95 on January 2, 2020. Loving wife of 54 years to the late Joseph Fulginiti. Cherished mother of Anthony (Deborah) Fulginiti, Linda (James) Elias, Diane (Pete) Bellerjeau and Marion (Chuck) Billingham. Beloved grandmother of Carolyn Fulginiti, Joseph Fulginiti, Lynn Elias, Joanna (Dan) Quaintance, Jamie Laspata, Chuckie (Jessica) Billingham, Michael Billingham (girlfriend Jennifer). Loving great-grandmother of Angelina, Frankie, Grayson and Colton. Dear Sister of Rita Gabrieli (Frank). Survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

Marion was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She was a 1941 graduate of South Philadelphia High School.

Marion was a sales clerk for Lit Brothers, Klein’s and John Wanamaker’s. She was a member of the Cherry Hill Maturity Club. Marion was a former devoted parishioner of Saint Peter’s R.C. Church in Merchantville. She loved her family most of all. Her life was dedicated to her family. Marion also enjoyed the casino, shopping, cooking and baking.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Marion’s Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10 am in Saint Peter’s R.C. Church: 43 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109. Committal Prayers and Entombment with her late husband, Joseph at Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. There will be NO viewing prior to Mass.

Family respectfully requests in lieu of all flowers, memorial donations in Marion’s name to Bayada Hospice: 503 A Birchfield Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. Attn: Danielle Bennett

Please write in memo of check: Marion A. Fulginiti

Condolences and Memories may be shared at

www.mccannhealey.com

under the obituary of Marion A. Fulginiti. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City

Ph: 856-456-1142

Murphy Signs Bill That Bans Shark Fins

Yesterday, Murphy signed S2905 (Singleton), which prohibits certain possession, sale, trade, distribution, or offering for sale of shark fins.

“The shark population has been decimated. This legislation will go a long way toward helping protect them in New Jersey. Shark finning has led to the overfishing and overexploitation of shark species. Since shark fin soup is a delicacy, the fins are sold at high prices resulting in tens of millions of sharks being killed every year. This has led to a dramatic decrease in the shark population with some species like the smooth hammerhead dropping a staggering 99% since 1972. When sharks are removed from an ecosystem, it triggers a collapse in the entire food web and can lead to problems with our own marine food sources,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This law will help end the practice of shark finning that endangers the species.”

A person who violates the bill’s prohibitions against the possession, sale, trade, distribution, or offer for sale of shark fins is subject:  (1) for a first offense, to a civil administrative penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $15,000; (2) for a second offense, to a civil administrative penalty of not less than $15,000 or more than $35,000; and (3) for a third or subsequent offense, to a civil administrative penalty of not less than $35,000 or more than $55,000, or by imprisonment of not more than one year, or both.

“By signing this bill, Governor Murphy is standing up to protect the shark population. The harvesting of shark fins is senseless slaughter. The fins are removed from the sharks while they are still alive, and then the sharks are left to die. This legislation is necessary because the practice of shark finning is brutal and unnecessary causing a rapid decline of shark species, which we may see go extinct unless we move to protect them. No one needs shark fins except sharks. This law will help preserve hundreds of ecologically important shark species and stop them from being slaughtered for soup,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.

Grace Mary Schiavone (nee Sorace) of Aiken, SC, formerly of Bellmawr NJ, age 91

Grace Mary Schiavone (nee Sorace), born in Philadelphia, PA on August 24, 1929, passed away January 8, 2020. Currently an Aiken (South Carolina) resident and formerly of Bellmawr, NJ.

She was predeceased by Parents Isadore and Mary Sorace, Brothers Charles and Benjamin Sorace, Sister Frances Gagliardi, Husband and Father of her Children, Albert Charles Schiavo, second Husband Peter Schiavone and Son Albert Schiavo.

She is survived by her 6 Children – Daughter Janet DePrince (Frank), Son Robert Schiavo (Chris), Daughter Marie McFadden (Michael), Daughters Eleanor Togneri and Florence Schiavo, Son Anthony Schiavo, Grandsons Albert Schiavo and Evan Andrews, brother Salvatore Sorace, many Nieces and Nephews and Sister In Heart Gloria Spalinski.

As a young girl, Grace was a ballerina with LaScala Opera Company in Philadelphia for several years. She was their youngest dancer at that time.

Grace had a passion for life and her favorite hobbies were sewing, crocheting, creating beaded bracelets, cooking, baking and playing Bingo. She volunteered for the Aiken Chapter of The Lydia’s Project. She had special stories about her appear in the Aiken Standard and Bella Magazine for two businesses she started at ages 89 and 90 – “Tutu Cute Totes” and “Gracelets”.

A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Grace on Saturday, January 11 at George Funeral Home, 211 Park Avenue SW, Aiken. Visitation will begin at 10am and a service at 11am, followed by a luncheon at the same location. All are welcome to attend to celebrate the life of Grace!

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the following groups: Prisma Health Hospice, PO Box 7275, Columbia, SC 29202; SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, 199 Willow Run Road, Aiken, SC 29801; The Lydia’s Project, Aiken Volunteer Chapter at Cedar Creek, 1369 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA 30909.

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be left by visiting

www.georgefuneralhomes.com

PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety

Editor\’s Note

: Former Gloucester City Police Office John Driscoll shares his personal thoughts below about his battle with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. He included some suggestions on what he did to cope with these common problems. According to the

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

PTSD can happen to anyone. It is not a sign of weakness. A number of factors can increase the chance that someone will develop PTSD, many of which are not under that person\’s control. For example, if you were directly exposed to trauma or are injured, you are more likely to develop PTSD.

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(Gloucestercitynews.net)(January 10, 2020)–My name is John Driscoll and I suffer from depression and anxiety as a result of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Although, people who suffer from depression, anxiety or any number of mental illnesses do not always require a starting point or trauma mine did.

Recently, after, my community experienced a great loss, I contemplated sharing my story including what initiated my disorder, how I was diagnosed, and how I am impacted by it. However, after some consideration, I thought it might be more helpful, at least to some, if I share my coping mechanisms, techniques and some information about treatments I have explored in hopes that they might help someone else.

image courtesy of https://www.freedomcounselingutah.com/

So, I have listed a few items below that may help you if you are suffering from a mental illness.

Care for yourself. If you are not taking care of yourself physically, attempt too. If you started to go to the gym- good for you. If you had a piece of fruit instead of a candy bar- good for you. If you walked around the block for the first time in a year- good for you. If it was the first time in two days that you got out of bed and took a shower-good for you. I know that if you suffer from depression it can be difficult to exercise. Even, getting out of bed can feel like you already have a great weight to lift, but, find the strength, and take that first step. Then, add to it, and slowly you will feel better. I still suffer but maintaining a healthy lifestyle reduces my depression.

Consider treatments like therapy, service animals, medication and/or peer groups. The sooner one gets help, usually, dictates the better the outcome. Also, everyone is different and what works for one person may not work for another, so, give different remedies a try if need be. Furthermore, you can get a bad doctor or therapist like you can get a bad mechanic, so, if one isn’t good for you, get another doctor.

Speak up when you are hurting. I was afraid to speak up because of the stigma I thought that would be placed upon me. And, I thought a police officer can’t ask for help. I thought it was a sign of weakness, or that I would lose my job, but I was wrong. If I had received help when I was starting to deteriorate, I may have never gotten to my breaking point.

Feel no shame about your condition. You are not to blame. You are not weak. You have made it this far despite your medical challenges.

Know that if you were the best mechanic before you knew your diagnosis, or before your peers knew your diagnosis you are still the best mechanic. Don’t let someone take that from you. I cannot tell you how many times someone attempted to invalidate something I did or said because they, now, know I have PTSD. PTSD doesn’t mean I am no longer a good father or husband.

Apologize if you wronged someone. Your mental illness does not give you the right to treat others poorly. If once, you apologized to them, and they can’t or won’t forgive you then move on. Only apologize once. There is no living in the past.

Forgive, if you can, and you will feel better/lighter.

Avoid overindulgence in drugs and/or alcohol. Consider avoiding them altogether as they are not the solution and can easily exacerbate your mental health issues.

Rest if you are hit with a steep depression. It is okay to take a day off from work and spend it in bed. No one would want you coming into work with the flu, nor should they want you coming into work in a depressive state. You must realize that you are sick, however, you can’t spend too much time in bed. After you are rested from having the flu you get up and you must do the same after a depressive episode.

Utilize the tools available. I try to keep my mind occupied as it helps reduce the effects of my PTSD. Sometimes watching a movie or reading an article can do the trick, However, I feel I must be riveted in a book or movie for it to have any significant impact. One thing that has proven helpful in redirecting my mind when it is thrust into a negative episode is doing some activity that requires me to utilize my mental and physical abilities at the same time. So, try challenging yourself to do something that requires both. I find even a simple game of solitaire can help to redirect me. There are numerous apps that you can also utilize like Box Breathe.

Remember that the old saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” should be applied to all social media accounts like Facebook. Social media does not tell the entire story. That picture of a smiling man may be the façade of a man with many problems including depression.

Celebrate good moments.

Last, and most important is having a good support system if you have someone already- great, and if you don’t get someone, talk to a family member, friend, therapist, or join a peer group, but never give up.

John Driscoll,

Retired Police Officer

Some Quick References

American Addiction Centers. (2019, October 10).

Can Alcohol Induce Depression?

Retrieved from American Addiction Centers: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/depression

Greenberg, M. (2017, April 2).

Stuck in Negative Thinking? It Could Be Your Brain

. Retrieved from Psycology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201704/stuck-in-negative-thinking-it-could-be-your-brain

Mayo Clinic Staff. (2017, September 27).

Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms

. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495

Edgewater Park Man Indicted for Killing his Mother in her Home

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 53-year-old man has been indicted for killing his mother inside of her residence at the Courtyard

Apartments in Edgewater Park last year.

Brian Templeton (photo) was indicted by a grand jury on charges of Murder (First Degree), Desecration of Human Remains (Second Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree), and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Fourth Degree).

The indictment was returned yesterday and signed by Prosecutor Coffina. An arraignment will be scheduled soon in Superior Court. Templeton is currently detained at the Burlington County Jail.

The investigation began on November 11, 2019, after an employee of the apartment complex asked police to check on 77-year-old Doris Templeton because she had not been seen nor heard from in more than two weeks.

The investigation revealed that on or about October 24, 2019, Templeton, who had been staying with his mother at her unit in the complex, killed Doris Templeton inside of her apartment, put her body into a chest and loaded it into the back of his car.

The body was discovered by investigators in the parking lot of Templeton’s employer on November 12, 2019.  An autopsy performed by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma to the head.

Templeton will be prosecuted by BCPO Assistant Prosecutor Bob Van Gilst, supervisor of the BCPO Major Crimes Unit – Violent Crimes Section. The lead investigator is BCPO Detective Brian Miller.

An indictment is an accusation. Defendants are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

NJ\’s GDP Growth Jumps in Third Quarter

New Jersey\’s real GDP growth made a major turnaround in the third quarter of 2019, expanding 2.3% from Q2, according to data released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

According to NJBIA Director of Economic Policy Research Nicole Sandelier, New Jersey\’s growth rate led the region in Q3 after falling behind the area\’s seven states over the first half of 2019. However, New Jersey\’s average growth of 1.6% in the first three quarters of 2019 is less than the national average of 2.4% for the first three quarters of 2019.

See NJBIA\’s updated infographic

here

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New Jersey\’s 2.3% growth in real GDP beat the national average of 2.1% and was tied with several other states for the 15th highest growth rate in the nation.

\”This is good news for the state\’s economy,\” Sandelier said. \”After two quarters of lackluster growth, this jump in economic output will help put New Jersey back in the middle of the pack for the year.\”

Fourth quarter GDP growth statistics are scheduled to be released on April 7.

\”The numbers indicate New Jersey businesses are still able to innovate and overcome the challenges of operating in a high-cost state,\” Sandelier said.

Looking at the region, Delaware experienced the largest percentage change in real GDP in Q1 2019, but experienced no growth in Q3.  New York\’s GDP also contracted, registering 0.5% growth in Q3, down from 3.8% growth in Q1. Massachusetts, where the total GDP historically has been lower than in New Jersey, produced 2.2% growth in real GDP.  The Bay State now has a total GDP that is comparable with the Garden State\’s.

\”Robust economic growth can help New Jersey\’s finances in the short term, which is important when you consider that New Jersey\’s

state expenses and debt are outpacing revenues

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According to the BEA, real GDP increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2019. The percentage change in real GDP in the third quarter ranged from 4% in Texas to 0% in Delaware.

Nondurable goods manufacturing; retail trade; and professional, scientific, and technical services were the leading contributors to the increase in real GDP nationally.

·         Nondurable goods manufacturing increased 10.1% for the nation and contributed to growth in all 50 states. This industry was the leading contributor to growth in Texas, the fastest growing state.

·         Retail trade increased 8.2% for the nation and contributed to growth in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

·         Professional, scientific, and technical services increased 5.6% for the nation and contributed to growth in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

In contrast, finance and insurance decreased 5.3% for the nation, subtracting from growth in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This industry was the leading contributor to slow growth in New York and in Delaware – the slowest growing state.

Camden Resident Charged with Fatal November Shooting

CAMDEN CITY NJ (January 10, 2020)-Wednesday, January 8, 2020, Jamil Beatty, 30, of Camden City, NJ, was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of William McWhorter.  Beatty was charged with first-degree Murder, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden County Police Chief Joseph

Wysocki.

On November 29, 2019, the Camden County Police Department responded to reports of a man who appeared to have been shot on the 700 block of Tulip Street at approximately 3:27 p.m. When officers arrived, they located the victim, William McWhorter, 46, of Philadelphia, lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Jamil Beatty was arrested on January 8, 2020, at his home in Camden and remanded to the Camden County Jail pending a pretrial detention hearing.

All individuals charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Released Friday, January 10, 2020.

Randolph Inspection Station Temporarily Closed January 13

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TRENTON) – The Randolph Inspection Station will be temporarily closed on Monday, January 13, 2020, due to construction work being performed at the site. The station is expected to reopen the following day on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, but please check the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) website,

njmvc.gov

, before heading to the Randolph station on Tuesday.

Alternative inspection stations that will be operational on Monday, January 13, 2020, include:

Washington

114 Route 31 North

(Enter on Pershing Avenue)

Washington, NJ 07882

Newton

90 Moran St.

Newton, NJ 07860

Wayne

481 Route 46 West

Wayne, New Jersey 07470

The MVC reminds customers to always check our website before visiting a local office and to take advantage of driver license renewal and other online services, such as vehicle registration renewals, driver abstract requests, and surcharge and restoration payments.

For more about the ongoing positive changes at the MVC, visit

njmvc.gov

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